From there, only eight players will make it to the main event which will take place in Madrid on May 31, a day before the Champions League final.

The tournament will be crucial to eWorld Cup qualification with 850 EA Sports FIFA 19 Global Series Points available to the winner.

The eChampions League champion will also receive a staggering $100,000 prize from the $280,000 prize pool.

To connect the esports tournament more with the Champions League, the final eight players will have to incorporate players who competed in this year’s Champions League Group Stages into their squads - an interesting spin which means we will see a variety of teams with less Icons.

“Building an authentic UEFA Champions League competition was the next logical step in the continued EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series expansion for both players and spectators.

"Our passionate competitors love the UEFA Champions League and the eChampions League creates a unique opportunity for the competitive FIFA superstars to represent their clubs in the pinnacle of club football.”